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Copy of Contract
We the following named negroes, formerly belonging to A. L. Oliver, do agree to remain as heretofore work as heretofore, for A.L. Oliver on his plantation, to cultivate and save his crop on said plantation from this day July 1st 1865, until the 1st of January 1866, the said Oliver agrees to furnish them, the following named negroes, their usual clothing, medicines and attenion when sick for themselves and children, And at the end of the year, he agrees to pay them what he thinks is right for each one according to his value in working, and saving said crop; the said negroes are to do good, and faithful work under the control, and direction of said A.L. Oliver or Agent, and not to leave the plantation without a pass from said Oliver, and conform to all the rules of the plantation as heretofore, Cummius, Lidia, Moses, Eli, Manda, Andrew, Georgiana, Dave, Hariett & 3 children, Ben & 1 child, Billy, Jane & 2 children, Martha Hobson, Reva, Marsh, Quince, Louisa & 4 Children, Jack, Mariah & 1 child, Thomas, Lucy & 1 child, Israel, Frank, Mitchel, Clary & 1 child, John, Charlotte & 3 children, Dorrick, Helen & 3 children, Edmond Watson, Jane & 2 children, Paddy 7 years old, Frank, Isaac, Mariah, Asaline & 5 children, Louis, Livia, & 2 children, Aggy, worthless,two boys Osea, & Virgil, Jacob, Emily & 3 hildren, Primus, Isham, Docia & 3 children
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